Pickleball is coming to Maghull!!!

Why not give Pickle ball a try! It’s a fun game, a cross between table tennis, badminton and tennis. All equipment is provided and it’s easy to learn. No experience needed.

Where? The United Reform Church Hall (opposite Lidl on Northway), carpark entrance is off Larchwood Avenue. (between a lamppost and a telegraph post!)

When ? Thursday 6th and 20th November 1.30pm – 3.30.

How much? £2 per session

I look forward to seeing you there!

Dibbinsdale to Eastham 23/10/25

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Today’s walk had been in the balance as Storm Benjamin was forecast to hit the country. In the event, the day started bright and sunny with the rain now expected at one o’clock. We took the train to Bromborough Rake and crossed the railway to enter Dibbinsdale Wood. We’d done this walk several times before, but this time were going the opposite way round for a change. This had the benefit of starting downhill instead of Continue reading

January 12th 2026 Rheged, Penrith

Rheged,  Penrith, Monday January 12th

Twenty Five  and Onwards   

Twenty five local, Lake District Artists.    10 am from Maghull Square  return 4pm for 6pm at Maghull

Original Westmorland Family Market. Before Tebay and others.  An art trip with a difference, in a beautiful setting in Cumbria.  Art , food and shopping in one place.   Free entry to galleries.

Coach cost £25, depending on numbers. Booking and payment with Maureen or Jan at u3aTuesdays.

Twin Room Available

DAY TRIPS – ALFA TRAVEL – FESTIVE BREAK 10th to 14th November, Melrose, Scottish Borders. Due to sickness, a twin bed room has become available. 5 days/4nights D/B/B, at the comfortable Waverley Castle Hotel, Melrose on the Scottish Borders. The room has all the usual facilities. There is evening entertainment,   excursions + 1 lunch all included. The cost is £309pp – Group Discount of £20.23 =  £288.77 to be paid.   Coach will depart from Maghull Central Sq at 9am on 10.ll.25.  Nice break with good company.  SOLD

Architecture for Fun Christmas Lunch

Arrangements have been agreed to hold the lunch at the Academy Restaurant at The City of Liverpool College , Tradewind Square , off Duke Street Liverpool L1 5BG on Wednesday 17th December at 12 noon

Cost is £32 per member for 3 courses (4 options are  available for  each course) coffee/tea and mince pies

Consideration will be firstly given to those members who have regularly attended Architecture for Fun trips throughout 2025

See George or Jeff at Architecture for Fun desk and pay the required amount , no place will be guaranteed until full payment is received

Theatre Group

NB In order to be fair to all Theatregoers, please come to the Theatre Desk in person with your cheque to be assured of your booking.

New Shows for the New Year

PlayhouseTheatre – Inspector Morse – House of Ghosts, starring Tom Chambers

Thurs 15th January at 7.30 pm  Tickets are in different parts of the theatre,

4 seats at £37.00 or 6 seats at £32.00 (10 tickets available)

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Playhouse Theatre – The Constant Wife. Adaptation of Somerset Maughan’s comedy. Starring Kara Tointon with music by Jamie Callum.

Thurs 12th March at 1.30 pm, Tickets £37.00. (10 tickets available.)

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Everyman Theatre; Waiting for Godot, by Samuel Becket. Starring Matthew Kelly and George Costigan

Thursday 26th March at 1.30pm. Tickets £36.00 (10 tickets available)

NB: The closing dates for purchasing tickets  for the above shows is,

Tuesday 11th November.

Other new Shows

Southport Little Theatre – Open all Hours.  Saturday 24th January at 2.00 pm. 12 tickets at £13.50

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Southport Little Theatre – The 39 Steps. Saturday 11th April at 2.00 pm  12 tickets at £13.50

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The Empire Theatre – Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Saturday 14th March at 2.30 pm. 10 Tickets at £49.50.

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Empire Theatre – Miss Saigon. Thursday 30 April at 7.30pm.

10 Tickets at £69.00 each.

Please be aware the ticket costs for all shows are group rates.  If we sell less than the required number, the price of each ticket is likely to go up. 

Day Trips – Festive Break

Festive Break – Melrose, Scottish Borders – 10th to 14th November 2025

Travel packs for this trip are now ready to be collected. They will be available to pick up at the Day Trips table from Tuesday next 21st October Coffee Morning. They contain all the information you need  for your trip. If you are unable to pick up please make arrangements for someone to collect it for you. Cheers for a happy holiday.

Palm House Sefton Park 23/10/25

Members who have booked a taxi transfer are to note that the taxi leaves Maghull Square at 10.30am , please arrive in time to board your taxi

All members should arrive at approximately 11.15 am at the Palm House as the tour starts at 11.30am

Tea/coffee and cake will be served after the tour

Members will then proceed to 25 Aigburth Drive by approximately 1.45pm

Contact George by text if further information is required